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LJ51 NXX

2001 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,680 mi
Last recorded45,680 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 NXX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 45,680 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Oct 2016 45,680 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 40,942 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 38,448 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 38,440 miles

Oil leak

fuel light on

n/s/f anti roll bar link bushes perished

o/s/f anti roll bar link bushes perished

o/s/r 185/60/14-H tyre close to limit

rear brake discs heavily corroded

tailgate will not open

Fail 5 Jun 2013 38,439 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Oil leak

front brake discs heavily corroded

fuel light on

n/s/f anti roll bar link bushes perished

o/s/f anti roll bar link bushes perished

o/s/r 185/60/14-H tyre close to limit

rear brake discs heavily corroded

tailgate will not open

Fail 15 Mar 2012 38,432 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brakes corroded all round

oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2012 38,432 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brakes corroded all round

oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2011 34,753 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 28,176 miles

Battery insecure

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

all four tyres cracking

offside rear tyre wall damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2010 28,176 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

all four tyres cracking

offside rear tyre wall damaged

Fail 28 Aug 2008 27,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 27,243 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 21,993 miles

n/s/f lower arm rear bush starting to split

o/s/f lower arm rear bush starting to split

o/s/f tyre; small cuts in outer sidewall

o/s/r tyre; small cuts in outer sidewall and casing perishing

oil around gearbox area

rear brake pads wearing low

rear wiper noisy

Pass 26 Aug 2006 18,448 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Arosa?

Based on 269,006 MOT tests across 18,002 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
4,317
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
18,002
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,080
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,623
Stop lamp not working 4,843
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 4,712
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 4,672
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LJ51 NXX is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 65,584 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Arosa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,080 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ51 NXX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Arosa typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Seat Arosa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ51 NXX registered?

LJ51 NXX is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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